Wind Point, Wisconsin facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wind Point, Wisconsin
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Location of Wind Point in Racine County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Racine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.29 sq mi (3.34 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
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| • Total | 1,651 |
| • Density | 1,338.86/sq mi (517.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 262 |
| FIPS code | 55-87700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1576848 |
Wind Point is a small village located in Racine County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,651 people lived there. It's a quiet place known for its beautiful lake views and interesting buildings.
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Where is Wind Point?
Wind Point is located at 42°46′57″N 87°46′27″W. This means it's on the eastern side of Wisconsin, right next to Lake Michigan.
The village covers a total area of about 3.34 square kilometers (1.29 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Wind Point has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1960 | 463 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,251 | 170.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,695 | 35.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,941 | 14.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,853 | −4.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,723 | −7.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,651 | −4.2% | |
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People in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,723 people living in Wind Point. They lived in 731 households, and 551 of these were families. Most people living in the village were of European American background.
The average age of people in Wind Point in 2010 was about 52.4 years old. About 19% of the residents were under 18 years old. Most households were made up of married couples living together.
Schools in Wind Point
Kids in Wind Point attend schools that are part of the Racine Unified School District.
Public Schools
- For elementary school, students might go to Olympia Brown or North Park elementary schools.
- All middle school students attend Jerstad-Agerholm K-8 School.
- For high school, students go to Horlick High School.
Wind Point used to have its own public elementary school, called Wind Point Elementary School. It opened in 1966. However, this school closed after the 2012–2013 school year. The school board decided to close it to save money for the school district.
After it closed, the Wind Point Elementary building was used temporarily in 2014 to house students from another school, Mitchell Elementary, after a fire. Later, in 2017, people in the town asked for the building to be taken down. It was demolished in April 2018, and new houses are planned for the land where the school once stood.
Private Schools
There is also a private school in Wind Point called The Prairie School. It teaches students from preschool all the way up to 12th grade.
Cool Buildings to See
Wind Point is home to some interesting and famous buildings:
- The Wind Point Lighthouse is a tall, historic lighthouse located right in the village. It's a popular landmark.
- Frank Lloyd Wright's Wingspread is also in Wind Point. This is a very famous house designed by a well-known architect. It's also known as the Herbert F. Johnson House.
See also
In Spanish: Wind Point (Wisconsin) para niños
